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Business Insider's sources confirm that NBC has ordered a script for the show, which carries a penalty for the network if it decides not to go forward with the project.
The original "Cruel Intentions" followed rich and popular step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillipe) as they toy with the daughter of the new headmaster, Annette Hargrove (Reese Witherspoon). Selma Blair also starred.
The film's writer-director Roger Kumble and producer Neal H. Moritz will return. Additionally, the team behind the musical staging of "Cruel Intentions" in Los Angeles - Lindsey Rosin and Jordan Ross - are onboard, as well.
"Cruel Intentions" recieved mixed reviews from critics, audiences loved it. The $10.5 million movie ended up making nearly $76 million worldwide.